Peas and carrots. (Cigs and a drink)

Per A.I., we all knew it intuitively:

Biologically, the correlation is amplified by the complementary pharmacological effects of nicotine and alcohol. Nicotine, a stimulant found in cigarettes, can counteract the sedative effects of alcohol, allowing individuals to feel more alert while drinking. Conversely, alcohol can enhance the rewarding effects of nicotine by increasing dopamine release in the brain’s reward pathways, making smoking more pleasurable. Research published in Neuropsychopharmacology (2018) suggests that this synergistic interaction increases the likelihood of dependence on both substances, as they mutually reinforce cravings. This explains why many individuals struggle to quit one without addressing the other, with clinical studies showing that smoking cessation programs are less effective among heavy drinkers.